Senior Software Engineer, Network Infrastructure
Job Description
Palantir Technologies is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Network Infrastructure team, focusing on Kubernetes networking technology. This role presents an opportunity to work at the intersection of scale, usability, and security in one of the most technically challenging spaces at Palantir. The position involves managing north-south and east-west traffic flows across hundreds of zero-trust Kubernetes clusters, handling dynamic control over ephemeral infrastructure that includes tens of thousands of firewall rules targeting thousands of short-lived pods.
The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Kubernetes, networking fundamentals, and infrastructure systems, with proven experience in Go or Java programming. They will be responsible for building robust APIs, driving infrastructure strategy, and ensuring scalable solutions that meet diverse customer needs. The role requires both technical excellence and strong communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts and their business value.
Working in a hybrid environment in Washington, D.C., the position offers competitive compensation ranging from $135,000 to $200,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, parental leave, and various other perks. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers passionate about infrastructure, networking, and building scalable systems to make a significant impact at a company whose technology helps solve critical global challenges.
Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer, Network Infrastructure
- Drive Palantir's infrastructure strategy while grappling with the needs of team's diverse customer base
- Build APIs through which both internal and external software developers interact with network infrastructure
- Deeply understand and leverage K8s networking primitives and the broader OSS ecosystem around K8s
- Champion a long-term roadmap to reduce operational burden, ensure scalability, reduce risk, and strive for transformative impact
Requirements For Senior Software Engineer, Network Infrastructure
- 3+ years of professional software development experience
- 1+ years of experience contributing to system design or architecture
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
- Clear and concise verbal and written communications
- Deep familiarity with K8s and the broader ecosystem
- Working knowledge of networking fundamentals
- Experience with CNIs or cloud networking infrastructure preferred
- Experience designing, building, and operating high-scale observability or infrastructure systems
- Strong coding skills in Go, Java, or equivalent
Benefits For Senior Software Engineer, Network Infrastructure
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents
- Basic life, AD&D and disability insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Relocation assistance
- Take what you need paid time off
- 2 weeks paid time off built into the end of each year
- 10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
- Supportive leave of absence program
- Paid leave for new parents and subsidized back-up care
- Fertility and family building benefits
- Stipend for new child expenses
- 401k plan
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